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Safety Director – Austin, TX
Safety Director – Austin, TX
Safety Director – Austin, TX
worldwide recruitment solutionsAustin, TX
34 days ago
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Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Location: Texas, Austin
Type: Full-time
Salary: 160,000 – 200,000 per Annum
Posted: 2026-09-30
Position Summary:
Plans, develops and manages environmental, health and safety protection programs and practices for the assigned division(s) through teams of Safety employees. Establishes and maintains a safety-driven culture throughout the division(s).
Position Details:
- Directs safety audit and inspection programs to ensure compliance with occupational and
- Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements for multiple regions or divisions.
- Develops, implements and maintains employee safety training programs and records; and develops, updates, and manages workplace safety programs, procedures, and policies.
- Participates in safety strategy development for division and ensures implementation.
- Directs management of investigation of all accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace and verifies completeness of the necessary documentation.
- Manages the various jobsites safety programs to ensure proper compliance and to detect deficiencies and monitor corrective actions.
- Acts as the principal safety resource for the division and determines the appropriate safety equipment and supplies for various jobsites.
- Develops and directs department personnel, craft/field personnel and project managers and superintendents when planning certain specialized activities, such as critical crane lifts or confined space entries.
- Provides performance coaching and feedback for safety employees. Manages annual performance process for safety employees in division.
- Manages recruitment and hiring process for safety roles in division.
- Works alongside division leadership to shape and direct the safety program.
- Participates in the acquisitions and planning of upcoming work.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline.10-12 years' experience in EH&S, including people management experience
- Certifications in CPR and First Aid. OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training, preferred. OSHA 500, CHST or ASP certifications preferred.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, ability to effectively convey safety protocol and regulatory requirements across all levels of the organization
- Expert knowledge and understanding of workplace safety laws, regulations, policies, and best practices, including OSHA, NFPA, EPA and DOT standards.
- Advanced organizational and analytical skills to organize, prioritize and manage the successful program implementation or project execution within budget and time constraints
- Solid skills to appropriately and efficiently respond to and direct the response to urgent and critical situations, including follow-up evaluation; recommend, develop, and implement changes as appropriate
- Ability to promote a proactive safety culture through coaching and resource-based approach
- Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and health and safety management systems and platforms.
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Level
Manager
Location
Austin, TX
Occupation
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Industry
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Posted
34 days ago